Winterizing

I almost let this week’s blog slide, since I had no draft prepared nor theme in my head. However this morning’s chauffeuring started me thinking and composing. Unfortunately, I lose half of what I think if unable to get it down on paper. Let that be my excuse for a very brief post.

As an October baby, my year always begins this month. Trees are still green, but beginning to show signs that change is coming. Today is the first time we’ve used the furnace or the car’s heater since last spring. After a super hot summer, our fall is swinging back to normal, with rain during the state fair, and now perfect blue skies for the Balloon Fiesta.

Last night, I realized our AC unit hadn’t yet been covered for the winter. This morning, I made a whole list of jobs, including switching the storm door from screen to glass. All are now completed—except for cleaning up the backyard, which will take more time than a morning allows.

Here’s a picture of autumn crocus in our backyard—a perfect excuse for not mowing!

Enjoy your autumn, wherever you are.